Robbery Injuries 86-year old Victim DENNIS - At approximately 3:05 p.m. Thursday afternoon Dennis Police responded to several 911 calls to a residence on Forest Pines Drive in East Dennis reporting a female resident had just been assaulted and robbed in the garage of her residence.
Upon arrival officers learned that the victim, an 86-year old, had just returned home from shopping and was in the process of unloading her vehicle, which she had parked inside of her garage. The victim was approached from behind by a lone male suspect who grabbed her shoulder bag, which she was holding. A struggle ensued and the suspect knocked the victim to the ground, repeatedly pulling at the bag finally wrenching it from her grasp.
The victim received numerous injuries as a result of the assault, including to her hip, chest and arms. She was transported to Cape Cod Hospital by Dennis Fire-Rescue, where she was admitted.
The suspect is described as a white male between 30 and 40 years of age, approximately 6 feet tall with a medium build and dark-colored hair. The suspect has a mustache and goatee and was described as having a neat appearance.
The suspect was last seen wearing a green knit-type hat, sunglasses, gray sweatshirt and Khaki or light colored cargo pants and workboots. The suspect also smelled of cigarettes.
The suspect is believed to have been the operator of a champagne colored pick-up truck, possibly a mid-2000 era Ford with an extended cab, heavy-duty front and a 6-foot bed with a dark-colored bed liner.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Dennis Police Department, Sgt. Ben Wunderlich or the Dennis Police Tip Line at 774-352-1500. Release furnished by Dennis Police
Crash cuts power in Centerville CENTERVILLE - A car vs pole crash knocked out power in a Centerville neighborhood. The crash on Old Stage Road by the Deer Club did not snap the pole but apparently damaged electrical equipment on it. The driver was not injured. NStar was called to make repairs. Barnstable Police are investigating the crash.
Yarmouth Police seek public’s help
SOUTH YARMOUTH - Last Friday, January 8, 2010, an unknown person stole a brand-new snow blower from the Ace Hardware Store on White’s Path in South Yarmouth. The snow blower was outside and on display and discovered missing at the end of the day.
The Snow Blower is a red and gray MTD GOLD two-stage gas powered snow blower valued at $750.00. We have no suspect and are seeking help from the public. Please contact Yarmouth Patrol Officer David Dickey at (508) 775-0445 X2319 or ddickey@yarmouthpolice.com.
Yarmouth Police Department Arrests of the Week WEST YARMOUTH – The Yarmouth Police announced Thursday that from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010, to 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010, the men and women of the Yarmouth Police Department logged 712 police service calls, which resulted in criminal charges against 48 people. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Please also see our coverage of YPD weekend drunk driving arrests including a high speed chase/crash here. Some of the week's highlights were:
Jan 7, 11:15 a.m. Mill Pond Road, WARRANT SERVICE, Detective Eric Nuss Jessica M. Cappellucci, 24, West Yarmouth
Outstanding warrant
Jan 8, 01:13 a.m. Route 28, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer James Cheverie Claudio Jamil Samaha, 33, South Yarmouth
Assault and battery
Jan 8, 1:10 p.m. Route 28, VEHICLE STOP, Patrol Officer Gordon Gibbons Eric Devoe, 28, Centerville
Operating with a revoked license
Operating with a revoked registration
Uninspected
Jan 9, 5:46 a.m. Route 28, LARCENY, Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren Jason A. Davenport, 35, Dennis
Felony Larceny
Jan 9, 3:00 p.m. Station Avenue, BURGLARY, Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren Andrew Joseph Quink, 21, Dennis (left)
Felony breaking and entering in the daytime
Felony destruction of property
and Carl M. Coblyn, 19, West Yarmouth (right)
Felony breaking and entering in the daytime
Felony destruction of property
Jan 10, 3:36 a.m. Ruby Street, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer James Cheverie David Lewis Withers, 37, South Yarmouth
Violation of a protective order
Jan 10, 3:29 a.m. Station Avenue, BURGLARY, Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren Kevin Daniel Robie, 19, South Yarmouth
Felony breaking and entering in the daytime
Felony destruction of property
Jan 10, 8:59 a.m. Forsythe Avenue, SUSPICIOUS PERSON, Patrol Officer Kevin Antonovitch Gary Allen Richard, 44, Harwich
Outstanding warrant
Jan 11, 9:03 a.m. Swift Brook Road, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer Richard Fichter Halston Autumn Borglund, 17, South Yarmouth
Assault and battery
Jan 11, 5:08 p.m. Alewife Circle, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer Erica Wenberg David Ashley Giles, 29, South Yarmouth (left)
Aassault and battery
Outstanding warrant
and Sarah Rose Giles, 28, South Yarmouth (right)
Outstanding warrant (3 counts)
(Editors note: YPD called to domestic incident and determined both parties had outstanding warrants)
Jan 12, 9:51 a.m. Gleason Avenue, LARCENY, Patrol Officer Andrew O’Malley Jorge B. Llerena, 43, West Yarmouth
Larceny of drugs
Jan 12, 12:45 p.m. Buck Island Road, VEHICLE STOP, Patrol Officer Michael Kramer Mikalea Courtney Fay, 21, New Bedford (left)
Outstanding warrant
and Matthew J. Pungitore, 23, Hyannis (right)
Outstanding warrant (2 counts)
Jan 12, 4:39 p.m. Thatcher Road, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer Erica Wenberg Katrina Odoardi, 25, South Yarmouth
Outstanding warrant
Jan 14, 1:36 a.m. Route 28, VEHICLE STOP, Patrol Officer James Cheverie William F. Tynan III, 40, South Yarmouth
Outstanding warrant
Jan 14, 1:59 a.m. West Yarmouth Road, VEHICLE STOP, Patrol Officer Justin Haire Sarah Rose Ellis, 23, West Yarmouth
Operating under the influence of liquor
Failure to stay within marked lanes
Operating to endanger
Release and mugshots provided by YPD
Three-SUV collision in Hyannis
HYANNIS - Barnstable Police are investigating a collision involving three SUVs.
The crash happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Arrowhead Road just off Route 28.
A Buick Rendevous, Honda Pilot and Chevy Tahoe collided.
The Buick's airbags can be seen deployed in the top photo.
One person from the Buick was taken to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation.
Photos by Frank F. Paparo/CWN
SUV vs pickup sends one to hospital
EAST FALMOUTH – Around 8 a.m. Thursday a Dodge Durango and a Chevy Silverado pickup sideswiped each other on East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) at the intersection of Acapesket Road.
The driver of the Durango was transported to Falmouth Hospital by Falmouth Fire Rescue with unknown injuries. The driver of the pickup did not require treatment. The crash caused significant damage to the left front and sides of both vehicles.
Traffic is very heavy on this portion of Route 28 during the morning commute but quick work by Falmouth Fire Rescue and traffic control by Falmouth PD limited delays.
Story and photos by C. Eric Tinglof/CWN
Hyannis man accused of distributing OxyCodone HYANNIS - A Hyannis man was arrested Tuesday after a two-month investigation into allegedl drug distribution. Barnstable Police say they arrested Joseph Vittatoe, 24, charging him with possession of Oxycodone with intent to distribute. Police say the raid on Vittatoe's residence netted them 150 Oxycodone pills and a small amount of Suboxone and OxyContin. Police say the raid came after several undercover buys.
Truro Police & Fire associations schedule senior dinner TRURO - The Truro Police and Truro Fire Associations are once again holding their Annual Senior dinner. The dinner will be held at the Truro Community Center, 7 Standish Way on Sunday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. Reservations must be made by calling the Truro Council on Aging at 508-487-2462. Deadline for reservations is March 5. For about 15 years, the Truro Police and Truro Fire Associations have been hosting the Senior Dinner as a way of reaching out and connecting to Truro’s seniors. Every year, dinners are prepared and served by members of the Truro Police and Truro Fire Departments all on a volunteer basis. This will be the first year that the event will be held at the Truro Community Center. Rides to and from the event can be arranged when you reserve your seat. “We usually get about 60-85 people depending on the weather. This year, we hope to get a larger crowd to fill the Community Center Building,” Lt John Lundborn said. The only restrictions are that you have to be a senior and you have to live in Truro. There is no cost for the event. Register by calling 508-487-2462.
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Jan 7, 11:15 a.m. Mill Pond Road, WARRANT SERVICE, Detective Eric Nuss 
Jan 8, 01:13 a.m. Route 28, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer James Cheverie
Jan 8, 1:10 p.m. Route 28, VEHICLE STOP, Patrol Officer Gordon Gibbons
Jan 9, 5:46 a.m. Route 28, LARCENY, Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren
Jan 9, 3:00 p.m. Station Avenue, BURGLARY, Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren
Jan 10, 3:36 a.m. Ruby Street, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer James Cheverie
Jan 10, 3:29 a.m. Station Avenue, BURGLARY, Patrol Officer Scott Lundegren
Jan 10, 8:59 a.m. Forsythe Avenue, SUSPICIOUS PERSON, Patrol Officer Kevin Antonovitch
Jan 11, 9:03 a.m. Swift Brook Road, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer Richard Fichter
Jan 11, 5:08 p.m. Alewife Circle, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer Erica Wenberg
Jan 12, 9:51 a.m. Gleason Avenue, LARCENY, Patrol Officer Andrew O’Malley
Jan 12, 12:45 p.m. Buck Island Road, VEHICLE STOP, Patrol Officer Michael Kramer
Jan 12, 4:39 p.m. Thatcher Road, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, Patrol Officer Erica Wenberg
Jan 14, 1:36 a.m. Route 28, VEHICLE STOP, Patrol Officer James Cheverie
Jan 14, 1:59 a.m. West Yarmouth Road, VEHICLE STOP, Patrol Officer Justin Haire
HYANNIS
EAST FALMOUTH – Around 8 a.m. Thursday a Dodge Durango and a Chevy Silverado pickup sideswiped each other on East Falmouth Highway (Route 28) at the intersection of Acapesket Road. 
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